ARIZONA'S OG
Since 1972 Dynamite Arena has been hosting team roping jackpots. Yost Events, Inc., continues the long-standing tradition of quality productions in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere operating in Cave Creek, Arizona, from mid-October through April.
In addition to our standard weekly ropings you will find a number of specialty events throughout the season.
FEATURED: WEEKLY ROPINGS
Senior Wednesdays
Primarily for ropers 40+ and 50+ (and Cowgirls 30+ and All Ages) Senior Wednesdays are a right of passage.
Legends Fridays
Primarily for ropers 50+ and 60+ (and Cowgirls 40+) Legends Fridays are a favorite among snowbird and locals alike.
Dynamite Sundays
Open to Everyone! Dynamite Sundays are a staple in the Arizona roping community. Spend the day at Dyn-O-Mite!
HISTORY
Jim Riley's Dynamite Arena began hosting twice-weekly jackpots in the 1970s when it was one of just two such facilities in the Phoenix area (the other was Elmer's Roping Arena in Laveen). It was where many of today's NFR qualifiers from Arizona cut their teeth as kids. It now stands as the only remaining local arena with that legacy. Remarkably, after nearly five decades, it's still Jackpotters' favorite place to gather each week to reunite and enjoy sunshine and friendly competition.
When Riley passed away in 1992, his nephew, Ron Treat, took over and furthered the arena's reputation with always-efficient production and good cattle. Levi Schofield purchased Dynamite from Treat and continued the legacy for six years.
In 2014 Bryan Beaver together with long-time roping producers, Daren and Kami Peterson took the reins. Under its new ownership, Dynamite got a facelift for the first time in years. That same year, Dynamite Arena held its Season Opener on November 1-2 and hosted a staggering 815 teams that played for a payout of more than $80,000.
As the popularity of team roping continues to rise the legacy lives on!